Making a Painting: Part 3 - Nicholas Wilton - The Art2Life Podcast Episode 113

[@rosetraditions]

I was riveted to your generous 3 videos and the process of creating this painting for your daughter. I have a background as an Art Therapist and have an understanding of the spiritual aspect of creativity and expressing through imagery which added a lens to my witnessing your process. This painting is alive. I was so drawn to that small sky blue square shape you painted in the beginning that was in the middle space. I gasped when you painted over it. Lo and behold it appeared in the finished piece and I felt a sense of relief. It was as if it was the window or doorway beckoning you/me on your journey. The orange figure in the lower left quadrant animates with qualities of your daughter, your dance with her as her father. "She" resides in the emotional quadrant gazing into the upper right quadrant which in Art therapy terms us the spiritual quadrant where a melodic white swirling energy lives. I was also in awe of the higher soul energy in you during the second video. You were transformed and I was on my metaphorical knees at your alter of channeling the higher unseen dynamics calling to you, gripping you in its grasp. I could gush on and on. What a gift you have given me by sharing this creative process. I so resonated with your words about your relationship with the process of letting go, giving birth and releasing, etc. Thank you!!

[@claricehirata3303]

Thank you for your generosity. Talking about your process while you paint is a real gift to watch and learn over 3 sessions.

[@floribunda3201]

Nick, I can feel the love in this painting. When the blue paint went on, my heart leapt in surprise, it was so right! The sky and sea, with the beautiful feminine orange shape, then the green earth. It feels whole. The drips on the orange evoke a beating heart. And the words Pa and Lyla bring tears to my eyes. When you said she was a part of you, I thought of my sons and myself in a fresh way. Thank you for sharing your beautiful process, with much love💕

[@annrubino6252]

Marvelous painting, Nick! Thank you so very much for sharing this process with us. What a special privilege to hear your thoughts and witness your feelings throughout the work. Bravo!

[@JennySussex]

Everything about this is fresh and beautiful. Your daughter is very lucky to have you and I’m sure she will treasure this painting ❤

[@rikyvandeursen4911]

Love to see you paint! And it’s so good to show that it takes a lot of work to create abstract art! I still meet people who think that abstract painting is just throwing some paint to the canvas and that their 4 years old child could do that too 😅 So thank you for sharing this process 🙏🏽❤️

[@Chiclette-ld1xx]

Wonderful! I feel the freedom of just moving with your paints and colors anywhere and using various implements to create the vision you have in your head. Thanks for sharing with us and making it look so easy.

[@linn796]

Nicolas Wilton/ you changed my life and the lives of countless others through your art2life and life2art - so incredible. Thank you for sharing your process so freely. I hope one day I am even a fraction as successful as you-as an artist and as a person.

[@michelasorrentino9758]

This has been fantastic Nick. Thank you so much for doing these 3 videos. I know it's not easy to talk and paint at the same time so very grateful you took the time to do this. I love watching the layers of the painting coming alive. And of course really loved the playfulness and the last part of working on the quieter conversations. 🙏

[@davide9427]

Thanks for sharing the journey. It's really so honest and heartfelt. The concept of attachment and detachment while gong through the process is very helpful.

[@marypartridge5154]

I love that one. A lot of you guys dont know when to stop

[@sarabellem562]

It’s hard to balance freshness and substance without overworking it. There were so many iterations of this painting that it gave me second hand stress over the quantity of paint being used and seeing beautiful, colorful areas get covered up (bottom center and bottom right) but that happens with this type of abstract expressionism vs a more designed approach. I like what I assume is the final painting on the video header with the personalization (lettering) and pop of green color to balance the blue focal point. And the final color scheme is nice. Your daughter will love it. Thank you for sharing.

[@krystalTiger]

I agree with the first comments. On this occasion seemed way too much waste and over-covering of potential great textures. The lack of any real goal or direction seems to make it wasteful. There were some great textures earlier on. (I just see a giraffe in the orange and distracting).

[@andreabergmann4302]

Very much thanks.Speaking and painting isn't easy.

[@ellenlongart]

I’ve been looking forward to this third installment… wondering how you would make the painting light. It’s thrilling watching your process. Absolutely fascinating and inspiring. TY so much for sharing! ❤

[@philippascoe9011]

Thanks Nick for taking the time to do this three part series, gave me so much inspiration and knowledge. I did you recent Art2Life free course and it has given me the nudge to get going again. I am also a glass fusion artist and that genre tends to take more of my time. One thing I tried while watching this series was to have another board ready and use up any surplus paint on it. Absolutely no planning, just sploshing, such fun.

[@susanfisher8207]

Thanks so much for sharing your process. It's just so helpful to watch you as well as listen to you articulate what's going on for you. As you approach the finish line with this painting, I was wondering how you now feel about working with the acrylic paint on a larger painting. Cheers.

[@donnapollock8432]

I accidentally found you. I'm really glad I did. You are lovely and interesting and an amazing artist. thanks for talking about your process and showing me your fantastic work. I love this painting xxx

[@AnnDeniseGrams]

Thank you so much for walking us through three installments of this painting Nicholas. It was very helpful in so many respects. I will watch the process again I'm sure.

[@Ahoneywell]

Nicholas, Thanks so much for sharing your work process. Listening to you to talk about the communication between the parts of the painting and yourself was like listening to a halting, foreign language, in a dream, that I unexpectedly could understand.

[@glamb3930]

Loved watching your process and love the finished piece ❤ Inspired to go and get the acrylics out x

[@leonormartinez6378]

Loved watching your creative process through this personal work of art and learning how you connected it via your feelings for and about your daughter. Amazing work.

[@barbaraalexander6793]

Nick, this was absolutely incredible. You are an amazing teacher. It was so interesting to watch your transitions as you went through. I probably understand 1/10 now, because I am where I am in my process. However, I am committed and excited to find where I can take my painting from here - thank you thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@almost_asterisk]

Thank you, this was a real treat; it's beautiful 🌞👍 I bet it looks amazing up close

[@davecameron5355]

These 3 videos are really special. I only started painting a couple of years ago; your ideas are really stimulating. AND I love the painting that you made for your daughter. What a thoughtful present! Thank you for letting us into your world.

[@sunnyskyes5818]

Nick, thank you so much for sharing your process. It was so wonderful and inspiring to watch you paint and hear you talk about your process. I see a free spirited horse running toward the viewer in that orange shape. I’m curious to know if your daughter loves horses. I understand that many times things come up subconsciously when making art. The finished piece is so fresh and exudes joy. I love it! Your daughter is so lucky. I’m guessing this painting will be cherished by her for a very long time. Bravo and thanks again for sharing with us. You are so generous. ❤

[@jenniferpalmer1189]

I just subscribed and wanted to say I absolutely love watching your process and listening to the way you describe the process,

[@noumine]

loved it especially at the 9:48 mark. great video!

[@pamsandhu-dickens8143]

Fabulous set of videos and there were so many stages when you added something to the painting that was just breathtaking. She’s one lucky daughter!

[@robynhurtig5917]

I so value your insights & loved watching this series. By making these three videos, you’ve given your daughter two gifts. How cool that she can watch you paint her painting and listen to your thoughts along the way. I also struggle with not liking a painting too much while I’m in the process, so have to keep reminding myself not to be too precious. Thanks again for your teachings!

[@linafinasthlm]

Fantastic to follow your three epsiodes 🎉 So inspiring!

[@collinebourque2616]

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing! I would love to see the painting close up.

[@eileenmills9471]

Thanks so much for sharing your process and feelings about your work!

[@christinaosterberg5108]

So very interesting to follow you through this painting. Thank you so much!

[@LouMaxVideos]

Wonderful series of videos. Thanks!!!!

[@poppopopp-k3j]

Bravo! I love how you matched your sweatshirt colour with your painting!

[@christinemcbride9527]

So beautifully explained at the end. Thanks! Authenticity! Yes!

[@paulinehumphreys8780]

Thank you for showing how you work your way through a painting! I found it really inspiring! I particularly liked it at one or two stages. Hope your daughter loves it! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@elineanderson7006]

Art is in the eye of the beholder. I have enjoyed thisartists personal knowledge and talent that he is sharing with the universe.

[@lisamolcher1534]

Understanding and sitting with the ugly stage is something I really struggle with and I tend to put it away and not return could be a very long time if ever haha. I love how you work through the stage and keep coming back to get a final painting. Thank you for showing us the stages ❤

[@annanemcova569]

Nicholas thank You so much! You are inspiring and radiating with so much creative and positive energy. I have Made my first abstract painting in loooong time to conclude this past year, I have loved the process and the result. I wish you a wonderful New year🎉

[@rayak7071]

I am totally receiving the message you’re sending! What would you say about this though.. When I look at a painting that I’ve become attached to but I know it isn’t finished, and then I detach from it like you said and usually take a day to sleep on it and come back the next day… what happens a lot of times when I truly detach and then go for it, I feel like I end up ruining it! Like it becomes a completely different painting from what I intended it to be, and then I feel like I lost something good that I had and went overboard. Like, I will make bold risky moves because I’m trying to push it further and not have a carefully contrived painting, but I then end up not liking the result. Why can’t I seem to finish a painting to look like what I planned it to look like?

[@aleksandrabergmann7551]

So many metamorphosis , so many hidden treasures I liked them all .

[@lightcardsatlisas3932]

Thank you

[@charlottehogberg9855]

Thank you for sharing! Loved to hear you explain! I wish I had the space to work this freely on such a big piece!

[@MariaElena-z9g]

Many thanks. I like a lot your videos and tips. I am from Perú and I am very happy having the chance to see all your videos. Thank you, thank you🌟! I think I will be a better artist.

[@debbiegarland7124]

Your art is so unique Nic. That red sweat shirt looked so clean until the end 😅thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@brendalou58]

I will say, this is my first time watching you. In the first two episodes I absolutely hated this painting. I am so glad that I watched episode three. I love the end result. Great work.

[@lesleykendall6120]

So helpful, so inspirational. My thanks. Lesley. Bribie Island 🏝

[@godoggo407]

Nicholas you were using some sticks Sennelier I believe. Are they oil or chalk? Can you use these with acrylic paint?

[@Squiffy1313]

Very intersesting.

[@aleksandramirjanacrossan4442]

This is great! How do your layers dry so quickly? I see you went over the red squares pretty much straight away with all that white…..so you wait till the layers are completely dry or do you just use so much white paint that you can go over with out the colours mixing?

[@neonoirite]

Brilliant work Nick! Watching your process in making this painting has been a privilege and a treat. I think a lot of us know how we want our work to feel like, but don't always know how to get there. I found your insights along the way invaluable in bridging that gap. Thank you!

[@nipeaus]

Hey Nick, love your videos and this painting is amazing. I was wondering if you can talk a little about the paints you have used. Do you use any extenders , mediums etc? for example the white paint you added, is that artists acrylic paint or regular paint from the hardware store. Would also love to see how you package the painting for shipping.

[@cameronmckinley6347]

How do you attach canvas to the wood panel in a way that you can then remove it to roll and mail?

[@MelvinaNoel-zf6dn]

Hey, where is that smile, those giggles that typically go with your painting?

[@phyllisbernard1625]

Im late to the party. What kind of paint do you use? I know it acrylic . How do you getthe consistency.?

[@itsjudystube]

Is the back what is in the back of your mind that you neeed to keep in touch with when you add the noisy foreground ideas

[@darlenelaguna]

Fascinating process. What are you doing with the brown paper at the 11-12 minute mark? Also, are you still working in acrylic?

[@lesliewasserberger]

When he is applying pressure, using a brush (with or without paint on it), or a palette knife, the paper is picking up the wet paint on the other side of the paper and he then is reapplying it to another location ...a transfer process. The paper is non porous, like a freezer paper or baking paper, that way the water sprayed on the acrylic paint won't make the transfer paper limp nor rip-able so you can do the transfer process multiple times with that one sheet.

[@phil1353]

Does anyone know if this is acrylic or oil?

[@sunnyscott5921]

It's acrylic.

[@michelenishikatsu4273]

Interestingly…I feel Paul Klee here!

[@juliannemcdevitt642]

Was that pure white at the end or did you add some other colors into it?

[@leslieharris9088]

You match the painting at the beginning.

[@Braun09tv]

Why did he make it white again? It was best at the beginning in my view.

[@kyststudio-epicartadventure]

At 6:21 looks like an orange camel to your left, lol. Love it💕

[@bayouboyarts]

what is that surface made from? what kind of wood?

[@mageetu]

Will we ever see this painting again?

[@warbabe81]

Frame your pants, they’re a work of art!

[@lynnjohanson2215]

The galloping orange giraffe is driving me crazy. Giraffe for daughter? I've been so poor for so long it is difficult to get over the amount of paint that goes on the canvas, and is then painted over. My work will never get better if I don't get over the whole cost thing.....

[@joannepower203]

It looks fantastic but All I can think about right now is how many clothes you’ve trashed during this process-lol

[@stargrannyavon]

Lucky daughter

[@pierresurprenant1873]

Will name this painting?

[@AliBaba-ke5jn]

Omg. What have you done to this painting! Too much white.

[@itsjudystube]

I love the subtleties of white though

[@newmanfamily9047]

Well done - talking and painting no easy task...

[@matthewmiller5229]

Ps. You people are not my audience, I admire people like Rembrandt, monet , Vermeer , etc. thats who my work resembles and I'm sorry for chiming in again but if you reply to me again you're only going to get me going again . People in the 1600s had much less to work with and produced unbelievable masterpieces , do the research . life had more meaning . Your artist friend is a biproduct of a society in decline

[@matthewmiller5229]

Literally can't relate, sorry I don't want to be a rude guy but I know you must have another job because that's not going to pay the bills I actually feel kinda offended for some reason and believe me I'm being polite

[@linn796]

you may need to sharpen your research skills on the highly successful Nicholas Wilton and know your audience😂

[@JamesNewton-v9z]

I think Cy Twombly did this 50 years ago.

[@Mr20001]

This looks nothing like Cy Twombly's work....

[@matthewmiller5229]

Really , it changed your life . If that's sucess I'd rather be poor and humble . His paintings look like, in artist lingo , bull crap layered over ridiculous and a touch of what the hell

[@matthewmiller5229]

I didn't see the need to research him but I felt that I couldn't stop myself from commenting because his paintings are the worst on the planet and have no feeling, artistic value or meaning, the old masters from the past I'm sure would have even more colorful words to describe his work . Sorry that you're offended but I think I have a good idea of the kind of person you are so I'm not bothered, but thank you

[@kristensimpsonrealtor]

Please post one of your paintings Matthew…would love to compare:)

[@larryj1048]

Put that on a white wall and all you see is that big blue rectangle shape, with the smaller shapes not commanding much interest.

[@Mr20001]

This obviously wouldn't be put on a white wall...

[@ACAMAN62]

Sorry Sir, but in MY opinion you have needed three videos and still completely lost.